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229 said the City should also keep track of complaints and any incidents that occur as a result of off leash dogs. Mr. Toscano said if we fred the shared time does not work, then we will have to require leashes at all times. Mr. Toscano said we also need to assure that all dogs are licensed and vaccinated. Mr. Toscano said he supports the ordinance, but agrees that it is not a perfect solution. Mr. Toscano said we may want to explore the possibility of veterinarians issuing dog licenses. Mr. Caravati said he feels the idea of having veterinarians issue dog licenses is worth exploring. Mr. Lynch said he agrees about monitoring uses before and aRer the ordinance goes into effect, and would be especially interested in the number of non dog users since before dog owners began to use the park, there were very few people at the park. The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTION 4-41 OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEASH LAW FOR DOGS," as amended, which was offered at the December 3ra meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Toscano. Noes: Mr. Caravati and Ms. Richards. Ms. Richards suggested that signs be posted on schools grounds informing the public that dogs must be on leash, and Mr. Plocek said they are in the process of signing school grounds. REPORT: REVISIONS TO STREET STANDARDS Mr. O'Connetl said that VODT requires 50 feet of right of way for streets, but staff feet the City should be allowed to approve smaller streets. Mr. Tolbert explained that VDOT requires a minimum wide of pavement of 30 feet, with 50 feet of right of way in order for the City to receive maintenance funds for those roads. Any streets that we allow to be constructed that do not meet those standards are our responsibility to maintain. Mr. Tolbert said that an exception was passed two years ago that allows smaller streets if they serve properties generating no more than 400 trips per day and are less than one-half mile in length. Mr. Tolbert said staff is bringing this to Council at this time because there are two developers asking if the City will accept smaller streets, and he feels this should be done as a City policy, not piecemeal. Mr. Toscano asked if the developers feel strongly enough that the streets be smaller to maintain them privately, and Mr. Tolbert said they would rather they be public and not put the burden on the residents to maintain. Mr. Caravati said if we cannot convince VDOT to pay for smaller roads that the City has approved, then the residents could be required to pay for the maintenance. Mr. Cox said he thinks developments are paying back for the roads with taxes, and suggested that a portion of the taxes could be designated for that benefit. Mr. Cox noted that these type developments are not happening every year, and it only costs $25,000 to $30,000 to support them. He said it seems worth it to support increased density in the City. Mr. Lynch asked if we could collect the cost directly if we determine that the smaller streets are private so that the cost is not forced imo the homeowners association, and Mr. Brown he said we may not be able to collect for ongoing maintenance, but could get it from the developer or homeowners association. Ms. Richards said she does not want to restrict new urbanist neighborhoods, and feels we need to set a policy and create some mechanism to allow smaller street widths. Mr. Lynch said he feels it would be appropriate to go to public safety officials for what they feel is the minimum width.